Argentina have progressed to the next stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32, according to reports cited by GoogleNewsEN from FOX Sports, Al Jazeera, and the BBC.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored during the match, though the South American side faced considerable resistance from the African nation. Al Jazeera characterised the encounter as one in which Argentina were given an ‘upset fright’ by their opponents, suggesting Cape Verde performed competitively against the reigning world champions.

Cape Verde have been eliminated from the tournament following the defeat, the BBC reported. The island nation’s participation in the 2026 edition of the World Cup concluded at the Round of 32 stage.

Full match details, including the final scoreline and a complete account of goalscorers, could not be independently verified from the available source material. Official match statistics are accessible through FIFA and the respective national football associations.

Representatives of both national teams could not be reached for comment.